10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Stalemate (noun)
Meaning: A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible. गतिरोध
Synonyms: Standstill, Logjam, Impasse, Dead Heat
Antonyms: Progress, Headway, Clearance, Leeway
Example: Efforts to break the stalemate in the peace talks continue.
At once (adverb)
Meaning: At the same time. एक साथ
Synonyms: All Together, Simultaneously, In Unison, In Chorus
Antonyms: Singly, Individually, Separately, Seriatim
Example: Computers that can do many things at once.
Drag (noun)
Meaning: Burden; a person or thing that makes progress difficult. बाधा
Synonyms: Hindrance, Encumbrance, Impediment, Trammel
Antonyms: Assistance, Catalyst, Boost, Spur, Impetus
Example: He came to be seen as a drag on his own party's prospects.
Will (noun)
Meaning: The faculty by which a person decides on and initiates action. इच्छा-शक्ति, मर्जी
Synonyms: Determination, Commitment, Volition, Tenacity
Antonyms: Hesitation, Reluctance, Qualm, Scruple
Example: I think you have to have an iron will to build a body like Dwayne.
Congestion (noun)
Meaning: The state of being crowded and full of traffic. भीड़; जमाव
Synonyms: Crowding, Clogging, Jam, Gridlock, Cramming
Antonyms: Emptiness, Opening, Clear, Void
Example: Traffic congestion in large cities seems to be an insoluble problem.
Nuisance (noun)
Meaning: A person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance. बाधा, चिढ़
Synonyms: Trouble, Pest, Irritant, Headache, Pain In The Neck
Antonyms: Help, Assistance, Succour, Comfort
Example: The dogs next door are a real nuisance.
Tailor (verb)
Meaning: Make or adjust for a particular purpose or person. अनुकूल बनाना
Synonyms: Adapt, Customise, Attune, Alter, Refashion
Antonyms: Resist, Reject, Disagree
Example: Treatment is tailored to the needs of each patient.
A priori (adverb)
Meaning: In a way based on theoretical assumption rather than practical observation. सैद्धांतिक रूप से
Synonyms: Theoretically, Hypothetically, Deductively, Notionally
Antonyms: Empirically, Factually, Practically
Example: One assumes, a priori, that a parent would be better at dealing with problems.
Savvy (adjective)
Meaning: Having or showing practical knowledge and experience. बुद्धिमान
Synonyms: Clever, Shrewd, Astute, Sharp-Witted, Perspicacious
Antonyms: Stupid, Dense, Vacuous, Imbecile
Example: Sherlock is a savvy veteran who knows all the trick.
Press (verb)
Meaning: Make strong efforts to persuade or force (someone) to do something. विवश करना
Synonyms: Pressurise, Compel, Coerce, Dragoon
Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Dissuade, Advise Against
Example: When I pressed him for precise figures, he evaded the subject.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 21 Dec 2019Here are the things they can do to raise India’s economic growth rate.
Everyone now knows that India’s GDP growth rate has slowed down. Even the chief ministers know it. But, they do nothing about it. They seem to think that economic growth is the Union government’s problem, not theirs. Not so – they are also responsible for economic growth.
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1. Synonym of Stalemate
2. Antonym of Nuisance
3. Synonym of Tailor
4. Antonym of Congestion
5. Synonym of Press
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